Undergraduate Course: Biblical Interpretation (BIST10007)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biblical Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course addresses the history, theory and practice of biblical interpretation, the main focus being various approaches that involve both a recognition of the historically-conditioned nature of the biblical texts and also a view of them as having scriptural significance for faith-communities. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
.The assessment in the course will address demonstrated learning of the following kinds:
* Ability to describe accurately, compare, and assess critically examples of different current approaches to biblical interpretation.
* Ability to assess critically the impact of biblical criticism on the modern use and interpretation of the Bible, and to analyse various responses to biblical criticism.
* Ability to analyse biblical texts and scholarly interpretation of them.
* Ability to discuss these matters intelligently in a seminar setting and based on regular preparation of assigned reading material. |
Assessment Information
| 10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Interpretation, Hermeneutics, Biblical Studies |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Larry Hurtado
Tel: (0131 6)50 8920
Email: L.Hurtado@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)5
Email: Paula.Kruyff@ed.ac.uk |
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